Downtown Vancouver Updates II

[Zepfancouver]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

They applied for the permit to demolish 1290 Hornby.

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=Guest&PosseObjectId=230236534

Wall's site:

https://www.wallfinancialcorporation.com/properties-portfolio/hornby-drake

Fencing is up. I think it went up yesterday (I did not notice it when living my parkade yesterday)

[officedweller]

Walked past the Rec Room on Granville today.
The glass frontage of the middle building section is wasted,
as it looks like a food service/bar area backs onto it - so the glass is frosted and shuts out the street.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by Zepfancouver

Fencing is up. I think it went up yesterday (I did not notice it when living my parkade yesterday)

The UCC moved out December 3rd.

[GenWhy?]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

FWIW I just noticed a bunch of ABC councillors were meeting with Arno Matis in 2024 over the 852-872 Seymour St project. Not sure what is happening with Bene Group

https://www.benehomes.com/en/

I ... wouldn't sweat over it. (This isn't just some Arno dig, btw).

I think they wanted to try a hotel, but as you can see the tower separation to the condo next door is not compliant. That's all I can say.

[WarrenC12]

Is Taco Bell open on Granville yet? Asking for a friend.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

Is Taco Bell open on Granville yet? Asking for a friend.

Four days ago on Google Maps reviews say no. Online ordering will probably be available on their website if they are open.

964 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6X 1L2

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

Is Taco Bell open on Granville yet? Asking for a friend.

None of the units in the new Bonnis building have finished fitting out yet.

[jollyburger]

There's a photo on the Google Maps listing supposedly from two days ago inside the unit and it's still a shell.

EDIT: Tell your friend to go to Chipotle's they just got their building permit today.

Stage 1 - Full Construction Tenant Improvement (First TI) issued on January 9, 2025.

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=Guest&PosseObjectId=235529781

KFC got their permit on Dec 24

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

EDIT: Tell your friend to go to Chipotle's they just got their building permit today.

How dare you compare those two, said my friend.

Yeah it was deceiving with the website but it looks like they are nowhere close. If they work as fast as the Popeyes on Broadway it won't be long.

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

Is Taco Bell open on Granville yet? Asking for a friend.

Website says it's open, but direct link to webpage doesn't work.

https://locations.tacobell.ca/en/bc/vancouver

Posted on Google that not open as of January 4th, 2025, despite website saying its open.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by officedweller

Website says it's open, but direct link to webpage doesn't work.

https://locations.tacobell.ca/en/bc/vancouver

Posted on Google that not open as of January 4th, 2025, despite website saying its open.

I think that page works but I didn't see Granville listed on the map.

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

I think that page works but I didn't see Granville listed on the map.

It's on the website but nothing about it if you look on the app to order.

[mcminsen]

I'm not sure if this has been posted elsewhere but I just noticed this information sign on Davie Street yesterday.





Jan.9 '25, my pics

[idunno]

Very exciting project!

According to the website, construction is supposed to start sometime this year https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/west-end-streets

Hope they can finish before FIFA!

[gaviscon]

I saw that poster on Davie, in the earlier half of 2024.

[jollyburger]

The interactive map on the website got updated December 2024

Phase 1 Jervis to Thurlow starts construction Fall 2025

https://maps.vancouver.ca/portal/apps/storymaps/stories/ae3f37371ede483a84bc4ae1aded3617

[jollyburger]

500 Dunsmuir demolition. I'm surprised there's no possible air quality advisory attached to the work even with whatever dust suppression they have planned.

Schedule of work
Preparatory work, including street closures and the setup of excavators and high-reach equipment, will take place on Friday, January 17. Active demolition will commence on Saturday, January 18, and will continue without interruption until expected completion on Monday morning, January 20.

In an operation of this scale, unforeseen circumstances may arise that could impact the schedule. Every effort is being made to complete the work as planned.

While the 21-day timeline for demolition laid out in the order concludes today, due to the complexity of the demolition process, additional time is necessary to coordinate with multiple organizations, including BC Hydro, WorkSafeBC, Fortis, and others, to ensure the demolition process prioritizes public and worker safety. The CBO has reviewed and approved the revised timeline based on these considerations.

Traffic and noise impacts
To safely accommodate this work, the following road closures will be in place from the afternoon of Friday, January 17, until the morning of Monday, January 20:

Dunsmuir Street between Homer Street and Seymour Street
Richards Street between West Georgia Street and Pender Street
Sidewalk access to adjacent businesses will be maintained, however road users and pedestrians are encouraged to plan ahead and allow for extra time if travelling through downtown during this period.

Additionally, to facilitate the safe and efficient demolition of the structure, the City approved a noise by-law exception, allowing work 24 hours a day. This will enable the property owner to expedite the process and minimize safety risks associated with pausing demolition.

https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/update-of-500-dunsmuir-street-demolition-jan-2025.aspx

[madog222]

New West End social housing tower, on a 66x66’ lot. A multiple unit convertered SFH which was demolished following a fire last decade previously occupied the site.

1111 Broughton St - SHORT - Application recently received. Staff preparing notification - To rezone from RM-5 to CD-1 to permit a 25-storey residential tower with 136 social housing units. The proposal includes a total floor area of approximately 8,097 sq. m (87,157 sq. ft.), a density of 18.9 FSR, and a maximum height of approx. 85 m (282 ft.).

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=Guest&PosseObjectId=249419044

[GenWhy?]

That's HUGE news. Thanks for posting. I will definitely be there for the rezoning

[Feathered Friend]

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=Guest&PosseObjectId=248274906

Land Ho! Thar be a rezoning for a floating hotel proposed off the shore of Vancouver’s Convention Centre. With 250 rooms, restaurants, shops, & public viewing deck, can it arrive before the 2026 World Cup? Or will landlubbers flog it down?

https://x.com/City_Duo/status/1880064041856692637

Answering this rumour back from October, 2023

Originally Posted by Feathered Friend

So as a distraction, and to get people talking, I wanted to float a rumour about a new hotel project coming to an unexpected part of Vancouver, though it's a little hard to nail down its exact location.